What is the cheapest way to get from Santee to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Santee to Del Mar is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santee to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Santee to Del Mar is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Santee and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Grossmont College and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Fashion Valley Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Santee and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct train from Santee station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Santee Town Center Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via El Cajon Station and San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Santee to Del Mar?

The distance between Santee and Del Mar is 34 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santee to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Santee to Del Mar without a car is to line 115 bus and line 41 bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Santee to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santee to Del Mar bus from?

Santee to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Grossmont College station.

Where do I catch the Santee to Del Mar train from?

Santee to Del Mar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the Santee to Del Mar bus arrive?

Santee to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at College Av & SDSU Transit Center station.

Where does the Santee to Del Mar train arrive?

Santee to Del Mar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from Santee to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Del Mar is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Santee to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 527+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Santee to Del Mar - 5 ways to travel via train, line 115 bus, and line 41 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Del Mar by bus, tram, car, taxi, or train

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Line 115 bus, line 41 bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grossmont College to College Av & SDSU Transit Centerbus 115
2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus 41
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 40m
$6–15
Drive 23.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santee to Del Marcar 23.2 mi
27 min
$5–7
Tram, line 101 bus
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UTC Stationtram
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 40m
$8–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santee to Del Martaxi 23.2 mi
27 min
$100–130
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 55m
$12–48

Santee to Del Mar by bus, tram, and foot

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grossmont College to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Station, Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 40m.

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